Drop 048: Positive Affirmation Guide, The Envelope Budgeting System & More!

Happy Monday, Fam! Let’s get into these gems and get 1% better day ⬇️

• How to positively affirm yourself.

• Maintaining crystal clear skin during the winter months.

• How to stack your paper for some significant savings.

• The importance of creating new holiday traditions with your loved ones.

Incorporating Affirmations Into Your Daily Routine

Sometimes, all you need is to hype yourself up. Many may say affirmations don’t work, but we disagree! Actions will get you where you need to be, but the mental conditioning from positive affirmations will put you in a state of abundance. Here are some tips that can help you as you start or continue your affirmations:

• Daily Practice: Start your day with a few positive affirmations. Repeat them to yourself in front of a mirror to boost your confidence.

• Be Specific: Craft affirmations tailored to your goals and challenges, making them more effective.

• Consistency is Key: Make affirmations a daily ritual to rewire your thought patterns, even on tough days.

• Believe and Feel: As you say your affirmations, believe in their truth and feel the positivity they bring.

• Record Your Progress: Keep a journal to track how affirmations affect your mindset and outlook. You can also keep notes on your phone to have these affirmations handy wherever you go.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

By the end of the week, choose three personal affirmations that resonate with you. Repeat each one daily and record any positive shifts in your mindset.

Understanding Winter Skin Challenges

Skincare is essential no matter the season, but it’s especially necessary during the winter, as our skin is more prone to dryness. Here are some skincare routine tips to help you care for that gorgeous skin.

• Hydration is Key: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.

• Moisturize Daily: Use a high-quality moisturizer to prevent dryness and itching. Use moisturizers full of ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help moisturize and strengthen the protective skin moisture barrier and protect the skin from external aggressors such as weather and pollution. (Bonus: Use SPF on lips and face to protect your skin from the sun, even in the winter!)

• Gentle Cleansing: Avoid hot showers and harsh soaps; opt for lukewarm water and gentle cleansers.

• Protect from the Cold: Wear appropriate clothing to shield your skin from harsh winter winds.

• Nutrition Matters: Consume foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids for skin health.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

Commit to a daily skincare routine that includes moisturizing and gentle cleansing. By the end of the week, notice improvements in your skin's texture and hydration.

Using Cash Wisely: Your Envelope System Guide

Saving money these days is crucial. With debt at an all-time high, many of us are searching for ways to put away money to invest in our futures. The envelope system can be the perfect starting point. Here are some tips.

• Allocate Categories: Label envelopes for different expenses like groceries, entertainment, and savings.

• Set Limits: Determine a fixed budget for each category and stick to it.

• Cash Transactions: Use cash from each envelope for its designated purpose, avoiding overspending.

• Regular Check-Ins: Review your envelopes regularly to track your spending and adjust as needed.

• Build an Emergency Fund: Dedicate an envelope for emergencies, gradually building a safety net.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

This week, use the envelope system for a specific expense category (e.g., dining out). There are apps you can download as well (free and some at low cost) to help you track expenses and stay organized when you’re on the go.

Commit to staying within the allocated budget and watch your savings grow.

Personalizing Traditions For Meaningful Connection

There are numerous ways to grow closer with your friends or partner. The holidays, especially, are when you create traditions and memories that last a lifetime. There is joy and benefit to creating a new tradition. Let’s look at how you can start.

• Plan Together: Involve your partner/friend in brainstorming and planning new traditions.

• Personalize It: Tailor traditions to reflect your shared values and interests.

• Disconnect Digitally: Dedicate quality time without distractions, focusing on each other while engaging in your tradition.

• Celebrate Milestones: Use traditions to commemorate important moments in your relationship.

• Flexibility is Key: Be open to adapting traditions as your relationship evolves.

💊 How To Take Your Dose:

Commit to starting one new holiday tradition with your partner this holiday season. This can be going ice skating together, crafting, putting up the tree, making a gingerbread house, etc.

Dedicate time to planning and make it a memorable experience for both of you.

That's a wrap for Drop 048! We'll see you on Friday for some "Extra Sauce." 😏🍝 Remember — 1 Step At A Time, 1 Day At A Time, 1% Better Together. ☝️👆

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